Experience

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  York Wallcoverings

  • Project Specialist

    • Apr 2014 - Present

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  Warner Wallcoverings, A division of RJF International Corporation

  • Bowie, Maryland

  • Senior Staff Accountant

    • Jun 2009 - Mar 2014
    • Bowie, Maryland

    Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the residential products division related to the operational aspects of sales, returns, adjustments, inventory, and product life cycle. Oversee general accounting activities required to complete a timely month-end close. Work directly with Corporate Controller on month-end and year-end closes, and year-end audit requirements. Performed general ledger account reconciliations. Set up general ledger accounts as needed. Assist with yearly budgeting across various departments. Support the reporting requirements of the business, acquisition agreement, royalty, showroom, commission and other reports as required. Responsible for the administration and monitoring of all bank and royalty agreements. Office manager for the satellite office in Bowie, including supply purchasing, landlord contact, and on-site IT resource. Maintained and verified customer, pricing, inventory master records

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  Chesapeake Wallcoverings Corp.

  • Bowie, Maryland

  • Accounting Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Jun 2009
    • Bowie, Maryland

    Duties include overseeing the daily functions and operations of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments. Analyzing and performing necessary adjustments to the General Ledger. Maintain chart of accounts. Work with senior level staff to set policies and procedures regarding accounting functions. Recommended procedures to streamline invoice authorization to increase efficiency. Coordinate and negotiate with vendors and customers regarding terms and pricing. Resolve disputes with vendors, customer, and internal staff. Train employees in accounting functions. Maintain fixed asset depreciation schedule. Work with auditors on full audits and field exams – provide documentation and explanation of policies and procedures. Create reports to analyze data from various sources to provide comprehensive information to senior level staff to better optimize assets, functions, and business direction. Effectively communicate with senior level staff, vendors, banks, customers, and other staff members to meet daily mission and function. Maintain accurate records and files for accounting, sales, inventory, and computer services. Coordinated office move to Bowie, MD and warehouse move to Largo, FL. Process employee expense accounts, and track advance payments, and recommend course of action. Coordinate invoice processing, perform account reconciliations, and provide informal and formal reports. Interviewed prospective employees.

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  Chesapeake Wallcoverings Corp

  • Bowie

  • Systems Admin/Inventory Manager

    • 1998 - 2005
    • Bowie

    Install, maintain, upgrade, and update computer services, application systems, operating systems, mainframe, personal computers, security systems, network, software, peripherals, and any office equipment necessary for the operation and function of the business. Substantially researched and analyzed major application software systems, implemented modifications, communicated with staff and software vendors. Recommended best systems for review by senior staff. Implemented, installed, modified, chosen system. Working with vendor tested and modified system to specifications listed in the RFQ. Trained staff on the proper use of the functions and operations of the new system. Setup policies and procedures to increase system security. Maintained the integrity of sensitive data and proprietary information. Researched and analyzed data on the use of radio frequency devices in the warehouse to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of warehouse assets. Train all staff on the use of equipment, computers, printers, scanners, and various software applications. Ensure all software copies and licenses are current and legal.

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  P+S international / Pickhardt + Siebert

  • Upper Marlboro, Maryland

  • Accounts Receivable/Purchasing/Customer Service/Warehousing

    • 1987 - 1998
    • Upper Marlboro, Maryland

    Research, analyzed, and reported recommendations to senior level staff on a course of action to collect on outstanding and past due accounts. Significantly reduced bad debt, past due items, and disputed items while maintaining working relationships with customers. Created reports and charts to track sales, analyze sales data utilizing various sources and formulas. Coordinated with staff on sales/inventory/expense budgeting requirements, set up actual budget, and analyzed as needed to adjust to changing data.Interacted with vendors, customs brokers, and freight carriers to receive stock on time and within budget. Communicated, written and oral, with personnel in various foreign countries. Managed project to merge various data sources into one comprehensive report to better analyze inventory needs. Recommended appropriate items and amounts to order to fulfill customer orders efficiently. Interacted with customer staff and customer upper level management regarding orders and disputes. Resolved complaints and disputes in a timely manner. Set up order file to efficiently retrieve documents as needed.Set up and maintained records regarding fabric inventory. Pulled and shipped packages, LTL, and full container loads. Set up and maintained shipping records file